Part 1
Giám khảo
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Thí sinh
Yes, absolutely. I love taking pictures of different landscapes and it's rubbish because it helps me on wind after a busy day. Umm taking photos is a hobby that lets me capture beautiful scenes and remember special places.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Thí sinh
Honestly, I've, I love the views of urban areas because the countryside is quite relaxing and peaceful. Uh, the scene of the countryside is tranquil and it helps me to unwind. And also taking photographs of mountains.
Giám khảo
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Thí sinh
Well, it's quite tricky question, but I prefer the views in my own country because, uh, the view of my country is quite natural from mountains to lake and also the wildlife is quite rare.
Do you like taking pictures of different views?
Điểm: 58.0Gợi ý: Clarify and simplify your response to be natural and error-free. Avoid confusing words (e.g., 'rubbish' and 'wind' used incorrectly) and reduce hesitations. Begin with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Also correct collocations (e.g., 'helps me unwind', 'different landscapes' or 'scenic views').
Ví dụ: Yes, I do. I enjoy photographing different landscapes because it helps me unwind after a busy day. For example, I like capturing sunsets and rivers, which remind me of peaceful moments and special places.
Do you prefer views in urban areas or rural areas?
Điểm: 52.0Gợi ý: Be consistent and answer the question directly. The student says they love urban views but then praises the countryside, causing confusion. Choose one preference, state it clearly, and support it with specific reasons and an example. Use linking words (for example, however, because) and avoid filler sounds.
Ví dụ: I prefer rural views because the countryside is more relaxing and offers varied natural scenes. For example, I enjoy photographing mountains and fields since their tranquility helps me relax and focus on composition.
Do you prefer views in your own country or in other countries?
Điểm: 64.0Gợi ý: Remove hesitation and be more specific. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give two concrete reasons and a brief example. Replace vague phrases ('quite natural', 'wildlife is quite rare') with precise descriptions (e.g., 'diverse landscapes', 'unique bird species').
Ví dụ: I prefer views in my own country because it has diverse landscapes, from rugged mountains to clear lakes. For instance, I often photograph a nearby lake where rare birds gather, which makes the scenes unique and memorable.
× I love taking pictures of different landscapes and it's rubbish because it helps me on wind after a busy day.
✓ I love taking pictures of different landscapes because it helps me unwind after a busy day.
The original sentence uses 'it's rubbish' and 'helps me on wind', which are incorrect in this context. This is a sentence structure and word choice error (map to Grammar Problem Type 26: Sentence structure errors). 'It's rubbish' contradicts the positive meaning and is likely a mistaken phrase. 'Helps me on wind' is incorrect; the correct expression is 'helps me unwind' meaning to relax. Suggestion: Remove 'it's rubbish' and use the verb 'unwind' after 'helps me' to convey relaxation.
× Umm taking photos is a hobby that lets me capture beautiful scenes and remember special places.
✓ Taking photos is a hobby that lets me capture beautiful scenes and remember special places.
The filler 'Umm' should be omitted in written answers; otherwise the sentence is grammatical. This is a sentence structure/presentation issue (Grammar Problem Type 26). Suggestion: Remove hesitations in written responses for clarity.
× Honestly, I've, I love the views of urban areas because the countryside is quite relaxing and peaceful.
✓ Honestly, I love the views of urban areas, but the countryside is quite relaxing and peaceful.
The original 'I've, I love' is an ungrammatical fragment likely caused by a false start. This is a sentence structure error (Grammar Problem Type 26). Also the ideas contrast, so use 'but' rather than implying both as same. Suggestion: Remove the false start and connect contrasting ideas with 'but'.
× Uh, the scene of the countryside is tranquil and it helps me to unwind.
✓ The scenery of the countryside is tranquil and helps me unwind.
'Scene of the countryside' is awkward; 'scenery' is the correct noun. 'It helps me to unwind' is correct but can be streamlined to 'helps me unwind'. This fits Grammar Problem Type 26. Suggestion: Use 'scenery' and omit unnecessary 'to' for natural phrasing.
× And also taking photographs of mountains.
✓ I also enjoy taking photographs of mountains.
This fragment lacks a subject and verb, making it a sentence without a verb (Grammar Problem Type 23) and a sentence structure error (Type 26). Add a subject and verb to make a complete sentence: 'I also enjoy taking photographs of mountains.' Suggestion: Ensure each sentence has a clear subject and verb.
× Well, it's quite tricky question, but I prefer the views in my own country because, uh, the view of my country is quite natural from mountains to lake and also the wildlife is quite rare.
✓ Well, it's quite a tricky question, but I prefer the views in my own country because the landscapes are natural, from mountains to lakes, and the wildlife is quite rare.
Multiple issues: missing article 'a' before 'tricky question' (Grammar Problem Type 22: Article errors), awkward repetition 'the view of my country is quite natural from mountains to lake' (use plural 'lakes' and 'landscapes' is better), and redundancy with 'the view'/'my country'. This is primarily sentence structure and article errors (Types 26 and 22). Suggestion: Add 'a', use 'landscapes' and 'lakes' (plural), and simplify the clause to improve clarity.